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Indiana State Police warning drivers in the home stretch, leave racing to the horses

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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — It’s an annual tradition for some, making the trek down interstate 65 from Indianapolis to Louisville for the Kentucky Derby

Indiana State Police are warning drivers to leave the racing to the horses, buckle up and drive sober.

State police say they are stepping up patrols and will be keeping an eye on the traffic flow north and south.